Courses Details

Course Overview:

This programme is designed at equipping learners already in the field of elderly care to pursue a higher level of learning that covers such things as Comprehensive geriatric assessment, palliative care, pressure ulcer management and basic wound care as well as medication and nutrition management. Its aim is to enable them to be able to work independently and reach a wider audience in the care setting.

Course Aims:

• The course is aimed at giving learners in the care setting the ability to progress through higher levels of care giving, ultimately specializing in care giving and various aspects of care giving that give them access to higher level jobs in the care sector.
• Learners can work independently or with an inter – disciplinary team in a care setting such as a nursing home, residential care home or home care setting.
• Engage in learning that is relevant to them and which will provide opportunities to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in the Care Sector and working with the elderly at a high level.
• Achieve an internationally recognized vocationally-related qualification in elderly care case management

Who can take this course?

Anyone with an interest in the field of care giving and who has prior experience and certifications in the field of care such as Award in Geriatric Care Assistance (Eduqual)

Topics covered in the programme

• Understand what is a Comprehensive geriatric assessment in a care setting
• Conduct a Functional comprehensive assessment
• Explain terms and definitions in the comprehensive geriatric assessment setting
• Understand and explain what is a multi-disciplinary team in a care setting and roles and responsibilities of each team member
• Conducting a risk assessment for fall risk and prevention
• Performing cognitive assessment of the elderly
• Purpose and scope of assessments for the elderly
• Common geriatric syndromes
• Understanding facets of care such as long-term care, short term care and short stay
• Patient centered care
• Understanding Patient autonomy
• Recognizing Sick specialty
• Activities of daily living (ADLS) and Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLS)
• Dementia management
• Dimensions of Polypharmacy
• Common diseases in older adults for ex. Cardiovascular, diabetes, different cancers
• Understanding what is a care plan and the components of a care plan
• Developing a care Plan in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team
• Understanding the ethical considerations of the Care plan and patient consent
• The obligatory role of the care giver in the event of neglect or any abuse being suspected
• Understanding pressure ulcers
• Perform basic wound care assessment. cleaning and dressing
• Incontinence
• Understand the stages of a pressure ulcer -Four identifiable stages of pressure ulcers
• Understand unstageable pressure ulcers
• Differentiate between pressure ulcers and other wounds
• Understand what is Palliative care and the tenets of care in an end-of-life setting
• Range and context including but not limited to:
• Concept of palliative care
• Origin and evolution of palliative care
• The distinction between palliative care, hospice care and curative treatment
• Improving the quality of life for patients with life – limiting illnesses.
• Focus on relief from pain
• Pain management
• Addressing multiple sources of suffering
• Aligning with patient values
• Promoting autonomy and dignity in patients with serious illness
• Preparing the family members in a palliative setting
• Utilizing pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
• Provide emotional and psychosocial support
• Explore the role of culture and spirituality to address concerns and needs of the patient
• What is meant by Grief counselling
• Understanding the differences between hospice care, end of life care and palliative care
• Responsibilities such as supporting personal care; adherence to legal and organizational policies; contributing to the health and safety of individuals within the setting.

Portfolio submission:

Each of our programmes are examinable, the portfolios are submitted to the UK Awarding body for external review and quality assurance. There are four examinable portfolio submissions; all must be completed in order to attain the certification. Certificates are awarded through Eduqual and distributed by Care Caribbean.

Accreditation:

C 1st Online Academy holds several accreditations Our accreditation bodies are

• Eduqual (UK)
• Health Care Skills International – Scotland
• CpD (UK)